Choose to be Bold | Makena Njeri | TEDxParklands

[@KansiimeAnneEntertainer]

She speaks with intent.

[@christalking5990]

That's so right, Anne.

[@Ranaso]

The power this woman holds! 💪👍

[@kauthalamusa6898]

Ann mi home gal we love u !!!

[@edwinrn6282]

She’s a he!

[@faithkeza7739]

They***

[@ffire3795]

Can we just appreciate how she was good with words, bold and intellectual too

[@Kip_Kip]

Always proud of you Makena. Always.

[@nyakoboke]

Is she not reading from the screen???...what was the remote for

[@elegancewithalicemuhirwa9680]

@@nyakoboke if you can still read at this composure, articulation then you are good as her !

[@chantejantjies7814]

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[@bryanjoseph970]

The lady can speak, she is so good for the online hate. I withdraw my hate for her ask for forgiveness wish her all the happiness she deserves.

[@gladysmuthoni424]

Wow this is amazing. I love her courage😍😍😍😍

[@dedankingori5313]

Lady??? He's a "man!!!"

[@steveykimson3158]

@@dedankingori5313 ..stop being petty bro.

[@elynesaddy9878]

@@steveykimson3158 how petty is dedan....

[@samwanyoike193]

@@dedankingori5313 Fuk off

[@okikiamayo279]

I still remember our days back in Nakuru High school,,eloquence was her identity,,best actor,best speaker ,,name it.Makena is definitely going places

[@bettytoo9782]

Yeah must have gotten it from her mum our English teacher Mrs Mureithi or fondly known as Dolly

[@florencewangu9913]

Haaiya alikuwa Nakuru GIRLS? Left 2019.🌝

[@jjmjuzi9640]

What does she do for a living??

[@jjmjuzi9640]

What does she do for a living??

[@jjmjuzi9640]

What does she do for a living??

[@m2mawiz]

As a christian, I am so sorry we have not made you feel warm around us. I am sorry we have taken Gods place and meted judgment upon you. I am sorry that we have not been the best example of Christs love. I am sorry we have pretended to be more righteous than Jesus. ( I mean, see how he dealt with Zacheus and the harlots in a very gentle way.) I am so sorry. Sending you hugs and lots of love!

[@isha_rober.t]

Such a compelling Apology

[@lillgathogo]

We must love her but Hate sin in equal measure...

[@kawiramucheke]

@@lillgathogo At the same time,nobody should throw the baby out with the bath water...

[@gitungostephanie]

Wow someone sees it

[@clare_jordin]

@@lillgathogo exactly! As Jesus used to say ‘Go and sin no more’.

[@neemalukakha8309]

Makena's english explains how she was so successful in journalism but also am proud that she's boooolllldd!!🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉

[@wafula.b.musiko1421]

Given the type of people that come on TED talks, its really not a surprise.

[@atizooh]

Very bold indeed.

[@miriamtajiri8932]

This is the boldness that got Ellen degeneres to where she is now! Speak your truth girl, the world will adjust❤️

[@happydervian9262]

exactly.

[@akiinefaexperiencinglife]

This gives me chills. I live my truth and I can say I am unapologetically me,I just need a dash of BOLD. Thankyou!

[@tyragaks]

Makena always remember that you had purpose before anyone else had an opinion about you, be who you were created to be unapologetically, long live Chris Njeri Makena

[@graciemumbi4762]

Courageous and bold.

[@Tito-no6lp]

I see nothing but super boldness. I see myself in Makena, her struggles are similar to what I am going through. I chose to be bold and embrace myself for who I am.

[@edwinlubanga4240]

Do you Chris don’t ever sit on the sidelines questioning your place ..your presence is essential and your empathy is on another level..just focus on the steps before you and be blind and deaf to heaters of this world.. I love you bruh.. one love

[@sellahbabu2727]

Until the lions have their own historians, the tale of the hunt will continue to glorify the hunter. Thank you Makena, for you have told my tale.

[@steveykimson3158]

That a very strong statement .....thank you.

[@organisedme]

I can’t believe it ! The comments are full of love ❤️ seems we are maturing . She speak so eloquent and smart .

[@elsiesalim1679]

Sure😩❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinekamboh4289]

Boldness. Happiness. Keep it up Chris. 🌈🌈🌈 I have scrolled, scrolled and kept on scrolling down the comments section. Who else is still scrolling?

[@jedediahveronica2833]

Me

[@sarahombasa6275]

Lou J

[@susankavai2952]

Meeee

[@likatalikata3823]

Me. Was expecting so much bile.

[@elynesaddy9878]

@@likatalikata3823 bile...oh no...I think majority here . .close to all of then are gays ..so no bile

[@sp6673]

I just love the way she came out on stage and embraced her vulnerability. It is not easy to poke holes into societal norms. It takes a brave soul and a lot of courage to do what Makena just did. This is the definition of bringing heaven on earth! Thank You so much 👏

[@peaceloise]

So so proud of you Makena. Thank you for showing us that we can choose boldness over fear, love over hate! Keep thriving, you deserve it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LeeMakwiny]

If I had such articulation, I would easily get elected as the next president of Kenyans and Kenyans will be happy.

[@corneliuskibiz279]

pungusako mukombero ✨

[@bellaolum9768]

😄😄😄

[@miss_kay7703]

@@corneliuskibiz279 ATI nini😂😂

[@deeowako2865]

Ileko wuod Nyakach.

[@neemalukakha8309]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 waaahh!!!

[@JohnJuma]

Makena is what I term as a balanced diet; intelligent, smart, so beautiful, knowledgeable, bright, cute, pretty, adorable, loving, insightful, have foresight, bold, diligent, dedicated, obedient, truthful, the list is endless...............

[@violakatabiano1930]

Chris Makena has spoken on behalf of many silent individuals ...You are truly bold and strong..the first thing someone can do is self discovery you will conquer everything onces you discover yourself.For you Makena all the best in your love life n continue being bold💝

[@stevenyakondiz6808]

This is truely boldness. I wish i was this eloquent to speak my mind too

[@veronica7426]

I'm so glad I got to hear you're story! The world is a better place thanks to people who choose to be bold and choose love over hate!

[@mbulamutula]

This is powerful and bold of you my classmate. Don’t mind what people say, keep moving on. I’m proud of you Makena.

[@grandcasamedia1760]

They is a way to say yes to you Makena, n No to your opinion. I hope you find the Truth.💕

[@kevgits]

Without boldness, you cannot practice any other virtue consistently. Life has no predetermined path that we all must follow to be successful or happy. Follow your path confidently and live your life to the fullest.

[@christinemugo969]

Amen

[@Bima_africa]

... There's a little tiny thing in us called conscience which screams to us what we do is wrong and that scarcely question bugs us to think where we gonna end up if we died today...

[@wanjirupaul9065]

the word you are looking for is prudence brother, bravery and boldness can be miscalculated

[@KiokoMelvin]

The pursuit of happiness is pointless - Jordan Peterson

[@ednanesiria4070]

The boldness for me. Love over hate. Rem those days in Nakuru Girls. Ur a star 🌟 keep shining wish u well

[@justusmyelloofficial2773]

Great speech about boldness. You also forgot to state that confession is the first step towards overcoming any sin. More grace Makena. Jesus loves you.

[@jasmine-zn4nr]

lol

[@chantejantjies7814]

Hey dear

[@eekiane1921]

What should one be confessing about, if you start with confessions it means you are guilty, and the whole point here is to accept and love yourself wholly as you are, nature makes no mistakes, you are beautiful and wonderfully made.

[@OCTV3]

I love how she speak and how bold she is, wish I can be this bold.

[@joy3514]

As a believer/ a member of the Body of Christ... I am terribly sorry for the hate you experienced in church. May God envelope you with His love.

[@djclintoh8746]

I don't get you

[@johnlewis8340]

@@djclintoh8746 🤣🤣

[@fredfreddo9743]

Awwww

[@annenduku7054]

She has just said she was judged never felt at home while in church.... Watch out she might see the kingdom of God before the self proclaimed saints.

[@johnlewis8340]

@@annenduku7054 true

[@wambuigrace945]

I love how composed she is!

[@edwinkingori8644]

I have never felt so represented before, by my very own country people. Love is love! Thank you Makena! 🏳️‍🌈

[@akiinefaexperiencinglife]

It's surreal ❤️

[@wacekemwaura6998]

We love you guys you are our sisters and brothers and we accept you the way you are ,life is for a living

[@wanjikugichimu]

I love you Edwin ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@edwinkingori8644]

Thank you all for the love and support. It means the world to me and to my people. ❤️

[@mercywanjiku1395]

You are better than everyone who has/will bully you! So bold and intelligent! And your suits are amazing!

[@oniniso5825]

Why do people feel the need to control what other adults do with their lives? Let people be. You don't have to agree with them. Thank you for your courage. You've inspired me to be bold and unapologetically myself.

[@shikuwaithira]

Someone is cutting onions 😭😭😭I love you Njeri 💞❤️💞❤️

[@gabriellumumba6466]

Stop loving married men

[@esinyenetabo2356]

God loves you Makena. Continue being bold for who you are . you deserve respect. ONLY BY LOVE IS LOVE AWAKENED!❤

[@Ngendo58]

Can we talk about how Makena speaks Alot of wisdom!

[@joh-mistari]

For me, it's how she tells her story,

[@kagomargaret]

Great articulation. Together we advocate for a world free of gender based discrimination. Everybody should respect one's gender identity and orientation

[@chematiakenya5820]

Absolutely

[@eytahwanj9591]

Her rusungu,confidence, boldness aaaii flawless the rest that's private life yake tuachie God I can't speak .

[@charitymartin3280]

I have so much respect for you Makena.Thank u for speaking for so many out here were many married raising kids but eiisshh in Kenya noma personaly I walk my head high knowing am living my truth we right behind you 🌈

[@wacekemwaura6998]

Proud of you

[@kiokotiwoniki1851]

Volume please

[@charitymartin3280]

We need to be heard too we have beautiful stories to tell the good and the bad

[@njeriqate]

Nakupenda bure mama....accept your truth and move different. Its a great time to be Kenyan

[@njerimwai6451]

I do not want to take the place of God in judgement but May God's light shine and lighten our paths

[@alyce9494]

Amen 🙏

[@marykwari902]

Amen

[@gitungostephanie]

That is what you just did

[@christinejeptum3207]

You are judging, using your religion

[@lizjeru2809]

Amen , Amen and Amen

[@njeriwamigwi6683]

Authentic, bold and powerful. Thank you Makena

[@wanjikukamau420]

You are so eloquent and bold. I don't know where people get energy to hate on you.

[@maleekjnrfamily2565]

Sad....I pray for you.

[@annastaciamwaura4750]

You've discovered who you are and have embraced yourself, that's what matters. Being real to yourself is all you need. To all the earthlings that judge you, talking of sin, may be its time they took time to study all of God's creation with a more keen eye. Meanwhile just go on being you, positive vibrations

[@daisyodeko1843]

SUCH A STORY TELLER,NICE VOICE.MUCH LOVE

[@Anneyy25]

The God of love is also the God of Judgement..may we never forget that.

[@likatalikata3823]

God knows someones truth.

[@cyge8668]

@@likatalikata3823 Her truth is subjective, but the objective and absolute truth is God and his word.

[@dorsillanyamai1139]

Am proud of you, it takes a lot especially in Kenya. Do you Makena! And ooh I love that suit

[@dorsillanyamai1139]

@Blessedfavouredmaggie of Christ God is love and that is clearly what I see

[@dorsillanyamai1139]

@Blessedfavouredmaggie of Christ I don't need your negative energy

[@joeloduor8005]

Very powerful speech. I think those who judge you are not being honest. They just envy your SUCCESS!. Secondly, harmony leads to happiness. Humanity is battling some fundamental questions. I won't cheer or castigate you but will only leave this advice here. When you reach a crossroad and are not sure of the next move, the best advice is to go back where you have come from because it is the only familiar way you know.

[@lewinskytv1274]

Why do you have to try and hide from your true identity? Why do we crave to become something we're not? Why do we chose to marry from the same gender? Why is it not advisable to do so? Why? Why? Why? And I still ask why? God Bless You, Makena!🙏

[@bwanjiku]

No matter how articulate and well said, facts and feelings are not truth. The deception is real and will keep growing... hold on to the truth. May the Lord keep us and ours faithful to the end.

[@lianilamuka3505]

Appreciating the boldness.... The voice has been heard...

[@robertm7344]

Some people hate you because of the way other people love you! We love you Makena for being you and bold. Continue shining 🌟

[@stevebiko9522]

The perceived freedom is temporal as long as it is in violation of divine principles, and laws of nature. Seek eternal happiness, freedom, and inner peace only secure in obedience to God.

[@abdiazziz8663]

What a great thinker i like that

[@jyn3439]

Absolute truth

[@euniceonyango7528]

Yes they no other way.

[@arozybizandlifestyle]

GOD bless you

[@gracekalunde4847]

Well said

[@gladwellmukami4798]

This is powerful. I wish we could accept each other without looking at our difference. Fight for them. I wish my cousin Sheila Mwirichia could be here.

[@pattyray328]

Where is she?

[@murimikaburu1376]

What about the subject!

[@koechkennedy7959]

You're story is so encouraging and full of life experiences. I like when i see a woman/lady/ girl, being bold and speaking her mind. This society won't shake such a female.

[@kevinnjeru4378]

We just can't allow that

[@koechkennedy7959]

@@kevinnjeru4378 oh yeah the society indeed won't appreciate any of that behavior but the way we are, we're the product of the society. I think of late she has stated dating..

[@generali1198]

@@kevinnjeru4378 😂😂

[@kokimwaniki824]

I choose love over hate because love always wins.Amazing speech❣️

[@nevikotieno3372]

Everything is mental. I like your boldness. Otherwise the real truth of who you are comes from God. Nothing else can change that truth. You can only become what you have constantly think you are but that won't change who you are. This opinion comes with love. God loves you and He made you the way you are for a reason. Kindly dont change.

[@enockkiprono6175]

i am wondering what if she was created a man By God, could she date another man?

[@ciruwanjiru]

And the society should not expect her to be who she isn't. She a light to all people who cannot live their truth because the society really bashes them.

[@nevikotieno3372]

If you are going in a wrong way, even if you change the speed you will still be in a wrong way until you change your direction. A wrong will remain wrong until a correction is made

[@Kenyanmoon]

If Bold was a Person..@Makena Njeri was her💫✨✨

[@gracegithendia1698]

Totally agree with you

[@catiewanjiku1117]

WEWE👀 who is scrolling down to reading comments to see what Kenyans(Africans )have to say,You are LGBT(Q)and feel so represented by Makena,I WISH YOU FIND UR HAPPINESS and MAY THIS BE THE AFRICA WE ALL DREAM ABOUT,THE ONE THAT EMBRACES OUR DIFFERENCES AND ITS OKAY TO BE WHO EVER YOU WANT TO BE ,BE OKAY WITH IT

[@ann1092]

This lady had a very troubled abusive childhood. She has struggled to be who she is today. Its my prayer that the spirit of the Lord continues to minister to her ,grant her the grace of healing from a traumatic childhood experiences. Probably this will heal her whole being and conform to what is normal lifestyle. Otherwise for now, its hard and almost impossible to love a man. God's grace is abundant gal. She requires more love and understanding her more. Blessings beautiful intelligent gal

[@covettimwenesi1389]

Religion condemns you but True Christians understand that you have the spirit of homosexuality, the god of this world continues to blind you and so many others. But we’ll press in praying for your deliverance and that of everyone else in this same boat.

[@madebyrk2466]

Seriously? 😞

[@rachelmichaelle5089]

Boldness is everything... When you're bold, fear disappears... So proud of you for standing up and boldly letting the world know who and what you are. I love boldness and courage too cos I am bold! Thank you gal! Keep up the trend and never stop!

[@robichagora1356]

I was in a point of shutting down until I met this. Thanks Chris for being bold and for this talk coz it has actually saved me. Thanks.

[@elynesaddy9878]

Oooh myyyy

[@roseruguru6758]

Heey gal ... Seek the will of God in your life...!

[@alice3a]

So well spoken. Love this. Discrimination should have no place in this world. Be bold. Live your truth ❤❤

[@wanjirumungai9325]

Woooow....love always wins and God is love🙏🙏may God always be with you Makena and may He always show you His ways because in Him there is all what we desire...we love you Makena for who you are

[@brianodinga1269]

I support you I believe love is love I may be straight but I will never cast a stone to my neighbor as I have my own skeletons too ,makena you are true voice of our generation I wish you all the best💯

[@fionamoses2319]

Your boldness and confidence is on another level. eloquent

[@leahnjambi9336]

Beautiful gal....chris njeri makena💖💖💖💖...i love your courage..if it makes you happy make it home....go gal...

[@mercynyambura6759]

Wow 🥺🥺😭😭♥️🏳️‍🌈finally someone has spoken the truth..Thank you soo much Makena❤️❤️I personally am greatful and love you 😘

[@nancykaliunga2456]

She is very bold and am loving her,but am against the message

[@pythonantole9892]

Congratulations!!!! A story is told about the Buddha and how after enlightenment he met a man who being struck by his radiance and sense of peace asked him: "My friend, what are you? Are you a god?" "No", the Buddha replied. "Are you a magician, a wizard?" Again the Buddha answered, "No". Perplexed, the man asked again "So what exactly are you?", the Buddha replied: "I'm awake". To finally be awake to who you truly are is a magical thing. Unfortunately so many of us use all of our time and energy focusing on others that we fail to awake to our own true self resulting in second hand empty lives that are trapped in norms that we have borrowed instead of norms cultivated from our own awakeness. GO Makena GO. More light to you.

[@wacekekamauJ]

I love Makena & how bold she is. She is inspirational ... ❤ .. Love the speech

[@isha_rober.t]

I love the way she is articulate and confident🇰🇪..

[@Kisahi]

Everyone keeps on asking , "Where is he/she?" but they never pause to ask "How is she/he doing?"

[@patty6339]

There is your truth and then the TRUTH. Hugs to you Makena.

[@maggnish8842]

Well...we all sin differently...who am i to judge her..💙💙💙💙

[@mwanaharakatimwenyeasiliya3125]

Don't try until you get it right, try until you can't get it wrong. Viva Chris njeri.

[@priscillamacharia3090]

Thank you so much for standing up for the lgbtiq+ community in Kenya, you are highly appreciated Njeri....b

[@nancymoraa1655]

Wow!!!amazing speech makena👌..I'm Soo proud of you fr coming out boldly...

[@ronmogz]

Nature dictates freedom, freedom can’t in whatever way dictate nature

[@kendiolivieri3875]

She is bold and very sophisticated,I agree with her for one thing,that we should love one another,but we have to agree that if everyone says they choose their own truth,then it stops being the truth,there can onily be one truth,and that is God created them man and woman.

[@chachan.m2421]

These 16 minutes have made a significant difference in me. Living in the light instead of hiding in the shadows in fear of what others say; this is the best gift to yourself (myself). Thank you so much Makena for speaking up. You're bold, and bold is you💯 I hope we all get there someday soon

[@EEEZ2016]

I won't judge or throw shades for choosing the path that makes you happy. I just throw you love and more love.

[@elizabethwaigumo5763]

How I wish I was that bold.....I love her articulation👌

[@dorismakena5467]

My namesake I love your boldness...I am happy and free too. Live your life gal

[@marjoriewanjiku7338]

Kudos gal for being bold and honest! For each their own and God for us all. 🙏🏽🤗

[@monicaoyugi258]

I was struggling with this a few years ago and learned the hards way to be bold. Thank you for your speech.

[@sylviaachieng7299]

Follow what GOD Says

[@buoyofhopemedia7902]

It's boldness in a lie

[@buoyofhopemedia7902]

God's love is real and available,there is hope,go back to the cross roads at the cross and reconnect with your loving saviour Jesus Christ

[@nancymso1699]

The voice the courage and mostly whatever she is saying .....keep going God bless for a word 👏👏

[@maggietash6601]

She be my role model ,she made me bold she make me learn to live my truth lots of love Makena❤️

[@brendarutto]

Wow! Love is love. Choose you. Be happy. Everyone deserves a place in this world.

[@lisperntabo5539]

Getting out of the closet is one of the hardest thing for anyone to do. Makena am happy and proud of you. I stand with you... We all may have our differences but I believe differences should not brew hate.... I send you my love and support

[@Emmashir]

Now this is my next move,living the truth....being bold

[@rosemarywanjiru2038]

She said her truth not the truth. The truth is different.

[@makorimoney]

😂😂😂

[@anyikowoko]

I am so glad to know you personally. Love you Makena. Proud of you.

[@thomasnicholas7761]

All of us struggle with different challenges. The reality is that no matter how much we want to normalize them, will never make them normal. An apple will always be an apple no matter how much you call it a tomato. But we should not hate ppl bcs of their struggles. They ought to be loved but at the same time be told the truth. The question is, how do we do it?

[@madlove12]

You've spoken nothing but facts Thomas

[@Scoparis]

Biological facts are NOT social construct. Homophobictillidie

[@abigaelandia6353]

It's inspiring to see a Kenyan this bold

[@osorobonverce3282]

As a Christian I know we need to practice love in our day to day encounters for whoever that’s human and I wouldn’t hate you for who you but remind you that that’s not what God intended for you. You’d rather stay single than be in love with same gender. I thank God you are bold and I urge you to be bold too in doing all that God expects of you. It’s something you need to pray about and one day you will overcome

[@lizjeru2809]

Amen

[@mainawathiongo9527]

"Freedom lies in being bold!" Thank you Makena.

[@Ur1stbornChef]

Am listening to this with the lowest volume on my phone! But jeez your voice is so powerful🙌🏾🙌🏾. Bless your Journey

[@stepmum2451]

😄

[@bridgetteesy254]

Theres no life without Jesus Christ. Because when you leave this life(death) there is nothing left. Empty we came and empty we shall go. Blessed is the one who has believed (born again) in Jesus because they have eternal life.

[@timogach]

AMEN

[@nickyrich6753]

Amen , I believe and have Faith in Good God , am born again...

[@eekiane1921]

How do you know? Have you ever died?